Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and mission readiness of Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
What you'll do:
Conduct organizational-level maintenance on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Construct wiring harnesses and solder necessary components to maintain V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and their associated GSE.
Comply with written training and certification requirements for maintenance personnel.
Support the development of maintenance task instructions for future maintenance manuals.
Develop relationships with adjacent organizations to ensure maintenance best practices are in place.
Comply with the company's Tool Control, FOD prevention, and HAZMAT programs.
Required qualifications:
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
Experience in aviation maintenance and operations, including coordination across multiple departments.
Significant experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding oneself and others to high standards, and showing kindness to others.
USA-issued Passport.
Preferred qualifications:
FAA A&P license (preferred) or possesses equivalent internal or external certification demonstrating technical competency.
Experience in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Experience in avionics.
IPC Certification.
